Today, Sara speaks with Norwegian artist, storyteller, and influencer Kim Diaz Holm. Known online under the handle Den Unge Herr Holm, Kim has built a passionate following by sharing videos of the creation process behind their striking ink monsters while discussing topics ranging from mythology and music to mental health and politics.

In this episode, Sara and Kim discuss Kim’s portrait project, where they offered free custom paintings to followers as a way to practice their craft and connect more personally with their community; the decision to make more than 4 GB of their artwork freely available for individuals to use without being limited by cost or copyright; and the collective grief currently being felt on a global scale.

You can hear the song Kim talks about, Til Ungdommen, via YouTube:

* A version sung at the memorial of the Utøya massacre in 2011: video link

* A rock version from danish artist Kim Larsen from 1979: video link

And explore an English translation of the song lyrics using a rhyming scheme.

About Kim

Kim Diaz Holm is an artist from Bergen, Norway, creating art for free use. With ink and in video they tell stories and draws dark art delving into topics of mythology, horror, mental health, politics, and humor. Support Kim’s art by following them (@denungeherrholm) on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok—and by subscribing to Patreon.

About This Show

Bury Me in New Jersey is recorded in Hammonton, NJ, with the help of sound guy Nick Rumaczyk, head mensch and husband Bradley Nussbaum, and operations chief Katel LeDu. Our theme music is Grief on Repeat by New Harm. You’re getting an exclusive first listen to their material–their debut EP will be coming out soon!

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